Chicago-based branding and design firm earns the top spot nationally and statewide on The Manifest’s March 2026 rankings, backed by a 4.9 overall rating across 43 verified client reviews.
CHICAGO IL — ArtVersion, a leading US branding and design agency founded in 1999, has been named the #1 Design Agency in the United States and the #1 Design Agency in Illinois by The Manifest for March 2026. The dual recognition places ArtVersion at the pinnacle of a field evaluated across hundreds of design firms nationwide, based on verified client feedback, portfolio depth, and market presence.
The firm achieved an overall rating of 4.9 out of 5.0 — drawn from 43 verified client reviews — with exceptional scores across all evaluated categories: Value (4.9), Would Recommend (4.9), Timeliness (4.8), and Service Excellence (4.8). The back-to-back national and statewide rankings mark a significant milestone in ArtVersion’s 25-year history of delivering strategic, brand-centered design.
Being recognized as the #1 design agency in both the United States and Illinois is a testament to our clients’ trust and our team’s commitment to excellence. We’ve always believed that great design is a strategic business tool — and this recognition reaffirms that vision on a national level. — Erin Lentz, Executive Director of Design
A National and Statewide First
Earning the #1 position simultaneously across both the national U.S. ranking and the Illinois state ranking on The Manifest is a rare distinction. The platform evaluates agencies on a rigorous set of criteria — including the volume and quality of verified client reviews, demonstrated expertise, and overall market reputation — making a dual top ranking an exceptional achievement for any firm.
ArtVersion’s clients span a wide range of industries — from global brands to regional businesses and growing startups — reflecting the firm’s ability to deliver design solutions that perform across sectors and scales. With offices in Chicago and Northbrook, Illinois, ArtVersion has built a national reputation while remaining rooted in the Midwest design community it has served for over two decades.
“This ranking is a reflection of the craft and intention our team pours into every project. At ArtVersion, design is never an afterthought — it is the strategy. To be recognized at the top of our field nationally affirms what we strive for every day: work that truly moves people and brands forward.” — Petra Campbell, Art Director
About The Manifest
The Manifest is a leading B2B ratings and reviews platform that helps companies identify top-performing service providers across technology, marketing, design, and business services. Each month, The Manifest publishes curated rankings of the best agencies in specific regions and verticals, based on in-depth client interviews, verified review scores, and portfolio evaluations. Placement on these lists represents independent, third-party recognition of a firm’s quality, reliability, and client satisfaction.
About ArtVersion
Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois — with two offices in Chicagoland — ArtVersion is a boutique branding and design agency serving clients across a wide range of industries. The firm specializes in brand strategy, visual identity, web development, and digital experience design, with a team of strategists, design and developers.
ArtVersion’s approach centers on the belief that design is not decoration — it is a strategic tool that shapes perception, builds trust, and drives growth. For more than 25 years, the firm has partnered with organizations that value design as a core business function.